1.4.3 Introduction to the NPU-50-E
NOTE
NPU-50-E can be installed in an outdoor cabinet.
The NPU-50-E on the CX600-X1-M4 processes service data of the entire system.
The NPU-50-E has the 50-Gbit/s forwarding capability in each direction, and all subcards
exchange data through the NPU-50-E.
You can install only one NPU-50-E on the chassis of the CX600-X1-M4.
The NPU-50-E consists of the following planes:
l
Control and management plane
Through the management channels between MPUs and the NPU-50-E, the MPUs can
manage the subcards, and transmit routing protocol data.
l
Data forwarding plane
The NPU-50-E is responsible for service processing in the entire system, and is connected
to all subcards through data channels.
Table 1-14
NPU-50-E parameters
Item
Description
Remarks
Forwarding capability
50 Gbit/s (bidirectional)
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Figure 1-14
Appearance of the NPU on the CX600-X1-M4
1. STAT indicator
2. ACT indicator
3. OFL button
describes the buttons and indicators on the NPU panel.
Table 1-15
Description of the buttons and indicators on the NPU panel
Indicator/
Button
Description
STAT
indicator
If the indicator is on, the NPU is working properly.
If the indicator blinks green, theNPU is being registered.
If the indicator is off, the NPU is faulty, not powered on, or fails to be registered.
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